Vegetable Seed Labels

The following information is required on all vegetable seed labels:

  1. Product name
  2. Lot number
  3. The commonly accepted name of each kind and variety of each agricultural seed component that exceeds five percent (5%) of the whole.
  4. The name and full address of the person who labeled the seed or who distributed it within Indiana.
  5. The calendar month and year the germination test was completed to determine the percentages.
  6. Origin

In addition:

The name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of restricted noxious weed seed present. If no noxious weed seeds are found, no claim is necessary. 

If a microorganism is present, a claim and expiration date is required. 

If applicable the treatment must be listed along with a disclaimer “Do not use for Food, Feed, or Oil Purposes”.